Refurbishment of ADDON effusion cell
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), under the Department of the Navy, has issued a Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source) for the refurbishment of an ADDON effusion cell. NRL intends to award a purchase order to Riber, Inc. of Hillsborough, NJ, citing only one responsible source. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals or a solicitation package.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the Addon 60 DF Rebuild, which involves the refurbishment of NRL's ADDON effusion cell and associated cabling from Riber INC East. This refurbished unit will be installed on an existing RIBER C21T MBE system. Only one unit is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Purchase Order
- Intended Awardee: Riber, Inc.
- Acquisition Procedure: Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13.106-1(b)), for purchases not exceeding $250,000.
- NAICS Code: 334413 (Semiconductor and Related Equipment Manufacturing) with a Small Business Size Standard.
- PSC: 3670 (Specialized Semiconductor, Microcircuit, And Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing Machinery)
- Place of Performance: Washington, DC 20375, United States
- Response Due: February 12, 2026, 8:00 PM EST
- Published: February 10, 2026
Potential for Competition
This notice serves to identify any interested parties who believe they can provide the required refurbishment services and demonstrate that competition would be advantageous to the government. Responses must provide clear and convincing evidence of this capability. Information received will be used solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted, and the government's decision not to compete remains at its discretion. No costs incurred for providing capability information will be reimbursed.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Carrie Cawley (carrie.a.cawley.civ@us.navy.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Katrina Gallagher (katrina.t.gallagher.civ@us.navy.mil)